www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Episcopal Church In The United States Of Americahttps://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/episcopal-church-in-the-united-states-of-america/?utm_medium=RSS2019-07-21T10:55:53-04:00Site records religious sounds, such as bells, birds and U22019-07-21T10:55:53-04:00DANAE KINGhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/21/site-records-religious-sounds-such-as-bells-birds-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The jaunty sound of a puja bell rings during an offering at the Jain Center of Central Ohio in southern Delaware County.</p> <p>Birds chirp in the background of a Druid ritual at ComFest in downtown Columbus.</p> <p>And the rhythmic harmony made by musicians at St. Patrick's ...Closed for 17 years, St. Jude's in Franklin opens for prayer2019-07-02T17:11:44-04:00LEAH WILLINGHAMhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/2/closed-for-17-years-st-judes-in-franklin-opens-for/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>FRANKLIN, N.H. (AP) - When Barbara Burns plays the organ at St. Jude's Church in Franklin, she thinks about her mother singing with the church's choir 60 years ago.</p> <p>"You can almost see your family up here, in the choir, teaching Sunday school," said Burns, 81, sitting near the pulpit ...Vermont's Episcopal church elects black woman as bishop2019-05-20T09:59:51-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/20/vermonts-episcopal-church-elects-black-woman-as-bi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Vermont's Episcopal church has for the first time chosen an African-American woman as its bishop.</p> <p>The Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown was elected Saturday by representatives of Vermont's 45 Episcopal congregations.</p> <p>MacVean-Brown will become the first black woman to hold the post in Vermont. She replaces Bishop Thomas ...The Latest: Bush's body to lie in repose all night at church2018-12-05T06:45:39-05:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/5/the-latest-pope-francis-sends-condolences-to-bushs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>HOUSTON (AP) - The Latest on events honoring late former President George H.W. Bush (all times local):</p> <p>8 p.m.</p> <p>The body of former President George H.W. Bush is set to lie in repose all night at the Houston church where his family worshipped.</p> <p>People lined up Wednesday night at St. ...The Latest: Top Episcopal responds to same-sex marriage ban2018-11-12T16:30:25-05:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/12/the-latest-top-episcopal-responds-to-same-sex-marr/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Latest on an Episcopal bishop in Albany, New York, banning same-sex marriages in his diocese (all times local):</p> <p>4:30 p.m.</p> <p>The head of the Episcopal Church says he will soon decide what to do about an upstate New York bishop barring same-sex marriages in his ...Episcopal Church confronts past role in sexual exploitation2018-10-15T05:37:46-04:00David Craryhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/15/episcopal-church-confronts-past-role-in-sexual-exp/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; With striking displays of candor, the Episcopal Church is acknowledging the potency of the #MeToo movement by officially lamenting its past role in sexual exploitation and pledging steps to combat it.</p> <p>The Protestant denomination's national convention this summer included an emotional session at which first-person accounts ...Coastal Georgia woman becomes Episcopal saint2018-07-29T00:01:00-04:00ANDRIA SEGEDYhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/29/coastal-georgia-woman-becomes-episcopal-saint/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - On her way to a final vote for sainthood, the deaconess won Lent Madness in March.</p> <p>Deaconess Anna Ellison Butler Alexander, born on St. Simons Island the year the Civil War ended, has been added to the Episcopal Church's calendar of saints. The vote took place ...The Latest: Barbara Bush buried at presidential library2018-04-21T10:34:46-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/21/the-latest-guests-start-arriving-for-barbara-bushs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>HOUSTON (AP) - The Latest on the funeral and burial of former first lady Barbara Bush (all times local):</p> <p>6:30 p.m.</p> <p>Former first lady Barbara Bush has been laid to rest at her husband's presidential library in Texas.</p> <p>Family spokesman Jim McGrath says the ceremony was "a very brief but ...The Latest: 2,500 attend public viewing for Barbara Bush2018-04-20T11:35:51-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/20/the-latest-mourners-lining-up-hours-early-for-barb/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>HOUSTON (AP) - The Latest on the death of former first lady Barbara Bush (all times local):</p> <p>5:30 p.m.</p> <p>Officials say around 2,500 people have walked past a casket holding former first lady Barbara Bush during a public viewing at a Houston church.</p> <p>The viewing began at noon Friday and ...Churches still have stained glass from famed artist Tiffany2018-04-07T13:18:23-04:00CAROL MOTSINGERhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/7/churches-still-have-stained-glass-from-famed-artis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>CINCINNATI (AP) - This is secret treasure.</p> <p>These masterpieces are unlabeled and unexplained, yet they're still part of a collection by one of the most recognizable names in American art.</p> <p>This is the Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibit that is not on display at the Taft Museum or in the Cincinnati ...Episcopal priest to get probation for Florida road rage2017-12-12T20:20:39-05:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/12/episcopal-priest-to-get-probation-for-florida-road/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>STUART, Fla. (AP) - The rector of an Episcopal church in North Carolina accused of pointing a gun at another vehicle in Florida is set to receive a year of probation.</p> <p> The Palm Beach Post reported Tuesday that Martin County prosecutors have reached a deal with 35-year-old Rev. William ...S Carolina's highest court declines to rehear church case2017-11-19T11:51:11-05:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/19/s-carolinas-highest-court-declines-to-rehear-churc/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's highest court has declined to rehear a case involving The Episcopal Church and parishes that left the church five years ago over theological issues, including the ordination of gay priests.</p> <p>The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the decision puts an end to litigation ...West Virginia Episcopal bishop encourages naloxone supply2017-11-02T03:24:52-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/2/west-virginia-episcopal-bishop-encourages-naloxone/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The bishop of West Virginia's Episcopal Church is encouraging congregations to carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone.</p> <p>The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer made the request at the West Virginia Episcopal diocese's annual convention in Charleston last weekend.</p> <p>Klusmeyer says naloxone should be ...Transgender minister finds acceptance through journey2017-10-01T09:43:06-04:00MONSY ALVARADOhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/1/transgender-minister-finds-acceptance-through-jour/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. (AP) - Her transformation at church was slow but noticeable.</p> <p>She let her wavy hair grow out, and occasionally allowed herself to replace the transparent nail polish she wore on her manicured hands with a more vivid pink. Her eyebrows were thinner and more defined, and her ...Congregation hosts free laundry night in Missouri2017-09-08T01:01:00-04:00DOUG MOOREhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/8/congregation-hosts-free-laundry-night-in-missouri/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP) - The painting of Jesus above the bank of dryers was put there by the longtime owner of Classic Coin Laundry.</p> <p>It is positioned next to a small cross with a crown of thorns hanging from it.</p> <p>On owner John Sadl's business card is a well-known ...First AME church in Pueblo celebrates 143rd anniversary2017-09-02T02:01:00-04:00MIKE SPENCEhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/2/first-ame-church-in-pueblo-celebrates-143rd-annive/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Pueblo was only five years old and still considered a burgeoning territorial town when St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church was launched in 1875.</p> <p>In those days, the church was located at Eighth and Elizabeth streets. Colorado wouldn't be granted statehood until 1876.</p> <p>Much has changed ...SC: Split Episcopal dioceses can't take millions in property2017-08-02T12:07:08-04:00MEG KINNARDhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/sc-split-episcopal-dioceses-cant-take-millions-in-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Dozens of parishes that split from The Episcopal Church over theological issues including the ordination of gay priests cannot take valuable real estate with them, according to a split ruling issued Wednesday by South Carolina's highest court.</p> <p>The South Carolina Supreme Court decision settled some of ...Rian Adams, Episcopal priest charged in road rage2017-07-09T17:37:24-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/rian-adams-episcopal-priest-charged-road-rage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>STUART, Fla. &ndash; The rector of an Episcopal church in North Carolina is facing criminal charges in Florida after police say he pointed a gun at another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident.</p> <p>Media reports say 35-year-old Rev. William Rian Adams is charged with two counts of aggravated assault ...North Carolina Episcopal priest charged in Florida road rage2017-07-09T11:41:14-04:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/north-carolina-episcopal-priest-charged-in-florida/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>STUART, Fla. (AP) - The rector of an Episcopal church in North Carolina is facing criminal charges in Florida after police say he pointed a gun at another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident.</p> <p>Media reports say 35-year-old Rev. William Rian Adams is charged with two counts of aggravated ...2 Muncie churches selected as 'Sacred Places Indiana' sites2017-06-21T05:00:58-04:00SETH SLABAUGHhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/2-muncie-churches-selected-as-sacred-places-indian/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Indiana Landmarks has selected two historic churches in the heart of Muncie as "Sacred Places Indiana" sites.</p> <p>The former Main Street United Methodist Church and Grace Episcopal Church are among 19 congregations statewide that the historic preservation organization is training to raise funds - "not the ...